1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1977 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Daihatsu Charmant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (59 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 205 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1977 Daihatsu Charmant (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Daihatsu Charmant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1977 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 600 | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 43 L |
